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S392 UBP

1998 Mercedes-benz 240

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,933 mi
Last recorded156,933 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 24076,411 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS392 UBP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 156,933 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 156,933 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nsr tyre wearing very low

Pass 5 Jun 2007 116,985 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 113,326 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 107,984 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2005 91,654 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?

Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
2,300
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 405
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 124
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 123
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S392 UBP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 240 in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 76,411 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 240 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 405 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S392 UBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S392 UBP registered?

S392 UBP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S392 UBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S392 UBP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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